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The Catamount Trail, in the heart of New England’s snowy landscape, is the longest backcountry ski trail in North America. The trail offers over 300 miles of mostly ungroomed wilderness skiing stretching the length of Vermont, from Massachusetts to the Canadian border. Read more . . .

The Canmore Nordic Centre, owned and operated by the Province of Alberta, has become a great Nordic skiing destination and a venue that continues to play a key role in the successful, competitive structure for Canadian cross country skiing. Read more . . .

The Sylvania Wilderness in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is one of those places that keeps calling publisher Ron Bergin back. There is no fancy Nordic center; not even groomed trails. But it is still a hidden gem for those who love the land and backcountry skiing. Read more . . .

Aroostock County is the northernmost county in Maine. It is as northwoods as you'll get. The place needs economic development and some organizers have turned to cross country skiing and biathlon as an answer. Read more about The Crown of Maine.

The most significant thing that the Chassell Trail has going for it is that it is a single track, classic trail. So many trails of this nature have fallen by the wayside, or been converted to wide “skating lanes with a classic track on the side” type trails, that they are almost a dying breed. It’s refreshing, then, to come across such a trail as the Chassell. Read more . . .

By Ron Bergin — It would not be an overstatement to say that the state of Idaho has some of the best cross country skiing in the country. One could easily construct an ambitious Nordic skiing vacation (or two) from all of these trails. Read more . . .

By Mike Buckley—“Let’s go again,” Lee said, as we exited Super Loop trail at Crystal Lake Ski Center. Again? The loop’s start is tough, a long and steep uphill climb, but it soon mellows into a few downhills that cut across the slope of the ridge and a fast flat with lots of glide. Read more . . .

By Ryan Stuart — Twelve feet of snow can make a big difference. Take the spot on the shoreline of Lake Helen McKenzie where I stood gasping for breath. I'd hiked past it on a trail near Mount Washington Alpine Resort at least 10 times during the summer. At least, I thought I had. Nothing looked the same now in midwinter. Luckily, the groomer had left a perfect track of corduroy to follow. Read more . . .

by Ron Bergin -- Driving north out of Duluth on US Hwy 61 along Lake Superior's north shore, you could easily think you'd been transported to coastal Maine or Oregon. This scenic route sets the stage for an idyllic journey to one of the more enjoyable upper Midwest skiing experiences. Read more . . .